Politics

PM open to 'honest discussion' about return to free movement with EU

Andy Burnham says that an "honest discussion" is needed about readopting the EU's free movement rules.
Labour unveils £285m funding boost for local communities so 'decisions can be made closer to home'

Andy Burnham has announced £285m to fund local communities, declaring mayors shouldn't have to go "cap in hand to Westminster".
UK pledges to spend £600m to defend against AI health and security threats

The UK has pledged to spend £600m to defend the public against threats to health and security from artificial intelligence.
Was PM's Gogglebox double act inappropriate amid war alert? Burnham defends 'bit of humour'

They looked like a modern-day Morecambe and Wise. But at least they weren't sharing a bed like the famous comic duo.
Three people linked to Conservatives sentenced after cheating at gambling on general election

Three people linked to the Conservatives, including the party's former director of campaigning, have been given suspended sentences after admitting to cheating at gambling on the 2024 general election date.

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